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How Parents Make it Difficult for Children to Love Their Other Parent
November 1, 2011 .
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There are many ways one parent can influence how children perceive their other parent. This is often a positive experience for children, as they learn to appreciate both of their parents ... Read More
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How to Reconcile Religious and Spiritual Differences With Your Partner October 31, 2011 . 12 Comments
Every so often I will be treating a couple, one of whom says that the other doesn’t care about religion or spiritual matters. The complainant may cite a lack of support for his or her ... Read More
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Hyper-Masculinity in Gay & Bisexual Men Increases Psychological Distress October 27, 2011 . 18 Comments
“Gay and bisexual men experience numerous negative health conditions, including high rates of mental health problems,” said Beth N. Fischgrund of the Department of Psychiatry & ... Read More
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Parenting Style Influences Shyness in Children October 25, 2011 . 14 Comments
Shyness is a behavior that can cause problems for children and adults. But adolescents, who experience elevated emotional turmoil, are more vulnerable to the symptoms of extreme shyness. ... Read More
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Caring for Each Other After a Miscarriage October 24, 2011 . 15 Comments
The loss of a child before it is born naturally stirs intense and conflicting emotions. Women might feel an intense physical bonding and grief for a being with whom they have already grown ... Read More
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Is It Love, Or Is It Object Personification Synesthesia? October 21, 2011 . 4 Comments
Perhaps youʼve come across one of the many articles or videos with titles like, “In Love with the Eiffel Tower”, or a recent National Geographic Taboo program called “Forbidden Love?” ... Read More
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Part III: When Co-Dependents Are Identified in the Workplace October 20, 2011 . 10 Comments
Sometimes co-dependents may be identified by their behavior in the workplace. You may think that is impossible, because co-dependents tend to be good employees. They work harder than anyone ... Read More
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When Acceptance Becomes Enabling October 19, 2011 . 7 Comments
In couples and sex therapy, one of the common themes that come up is that of acceptance. I strongly encourage people to accept their partner, and accept each other. I believe that acceptance ... Read More
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How Do I Know I Can Count on my Partner?
October 12, 2011 .
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When the chips are down and your back is to the wall, can you look to your spouse or relationship partner for backup? Do you have assurance that you can count on this person—no matter ... Read More
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Processing Grief Over a Loved One’s Autism Diagnosis October 11, 2011 . 11 Comments
I have just finished having my yearly tradition of what I like to call, “a good cry.” It’s my son’s fourteenth birthday, and for the past ten years, I have set aside ... Read More
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Experiences of Depression: Irritability and Anger
October 10, 2011 .
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This article is part of a series that explores the ways specific “clusters” of depression symptoms manifest to create different experiences of depression. The previous article in this ... Read More
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The Vanity Myth: Eating Disorders and Beauty
October 7, 2011 .
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One of the most prevalent and harmful misconceptions about eating disorders is that they are all about vanity. Many people believe that sufferers are vain, beauty-obsessed brats that could ... Read More